FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 19, 2018 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. was recognized with a 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice. The award was presented to Mr. Adkinson at… Read More
For Immediate Release April 19, 2018 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Authorities in Walton County are asking for the public’s help in locating an absconded sexual offender. Jeffrey Bryan Way, 41, is currently wanted for failure to register a new address. He… Read More
For Immediate Release April 13, 2018 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— A Walton County man is arrested following a violation of risk protection order issued by the First Judicial Circuit. On April 10th, James Edward Pearson was served a signed risk… Read More
For Immediate Release April 13, 2018 PONCE DE LEON, Fla— Two bodies found following a house fire in Ponce De Leon have been positively identified. Walton County Fire Rescue and Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on 181-C… Read More
These three suspects are wanted for failing to register as sex offenders. Additionally, two are wanted on other charges. Johnathan Michael Saylor is wanted for sexual battery of a minor child under the age of 12-years-old by an offender over… Read More
For Immediate Release April 11, 2018 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— Information is being sought following an incident of lewd and lascivious behavior at a Walton County high school sporting event. On the evening of April 9th between 4:30pm and 5:00pm,… Read More
For Immediate Release April 4, 2018 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Thirty-seven percent of American children are reported to Child Protective Services by their 18th birthday. Walton County Sheriff’s Office recognizes these statistics as a top priority and dedicates specific positions at… Read More
For Immediate Release April 9, 2018 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A private resident has reached out to Walton County Sheriff’s Office after the discovery of a wedding ring set. On the night of April 7th, an individual located a wedding ring… Read More
April 3, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla—A multi-agency attack leads to the knock down of a residential fire on Spradlin Road in DeFuniak Springs. At 11:38 PM Monday night, Walton County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to the 200 block of… Read More
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— After months of filming on location in the Florida Panhandle, Nat Geo WILD announced today the air date of a new TV series featuring Alaqua Animal Refuge and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). The new series,… Read More
